Redwood City · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Redwood City?
In Redwood City, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 1 base zone (MUN), needs an use permit in 6 (MUC-ECR, MUC-VB, MUC-RC, MUC-SB, MUC-GB and 1 more) and not allowed in 1 (Redwood City use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: MUN
- Needs a permit: MUC-ECR, MUC-VB, MUC-RC, MUC-SB, MUC-GB and MUW
- Not allowed: MUT
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Redwood City Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a bed and breakfast can go
Redwood City's code calls this use “Bed and Breakfast (Inn)”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
Zones where it is not allowed
MUT.
What else applies
- Not covered here: Zones whose article is not in the packet (any specific plan, Downtown/other overlay districts); the packet holds Articles 4-6, 8-11, 13-20, 22-24, 28, 53-55, 57 only; Article 2 definitions (Assembly and Meeting Facility, School, Animal-Related Uses, General vs Small residential care facility) not in packet; Article 39 (child care), Sections 31.2, 31.4, 31.5 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Redwood City
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the MUC-ECR zone in Redwood City?
Only with an use permit. Redwood City's use table lists it that way in MUC-ECR (§ 53.2).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the MUT zone in Redwood City?
No. Redwood City's use table does not allow it in MUT (Mixed-Use Transitional) (§ 55.2).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the MUN zone in Redwood City?
Yes. Redwood City's use table lists it as allowed in MUN (Mixed-Use Neighborhood) (§ 54.2).
General information, not legal advice.
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